And why is that relevant here on LeBronWire? It’s because the person who agents and execs are suggesting to Windhorst as a potential Walton replacement is a coach with a strong connection to LeBron James: former Memphis Grizzlies head coach and Miami Heat assistant David Fizdale.

“Whatever you want to say about LaVar Ball, he has smoked out the fact that the Lakers do not support Luke Walton. And that is now crystal clear.

“And there are now guys out there wondering openly to me—executives, coaches, agents—who the Lakers are going to hire as their next coach.

“Because that has been revealed here: That they do not have unconditional support for Luke.” […]